Baby in Blue Cradle

American 19th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts an infant seated in a cradle. The child is sitting upright and facing slightly to the side. The infant has short, light-colored hair and wears a red long-sleeve dress with black patterns, covered by an olive-green vest. The cradle is made of dark blue wood and there is a cream-colored cushion inside. The child holds a rattle and there is a small woven basket beside them. The background is plain brown.